2018 Nissan Sentra Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/12/2026

38Service Brakes complaints

20.7%Of all 184 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How service brakes ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN46 · 25%

Unspecified / other38 · 20.7%

SERVICE BRAKES38 · 20.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM32 · 17.4%

ENGINE22 · 12%

Share of the 184 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Nissan Sentra overview page.

What owners report

“UNKNOWN. however there has been a safety recall about the brake lights not illuminating. I have tried three times to make an appointment with nissan…”NHTSA complaint 11447374 — filed 01/13/2022

“When I push the brakes and start button, all lights come on, navi starts, but Car Does NOT start. I am stranded for 6th or…”NHTSA complaint 11418846 — filed 05/28/2021

“BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH IS F AS FAILING MAKING MY REAR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT GLOW”NHTSA complaint 11416392 — filed 05/13/2021

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Service Brakes complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Nissan Sentra have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Nissan Sentra: 38 of 184 complaints on file (20.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2018 Nissan Sentra have in total?

184 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 17 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.